Torah Portion

Torah commentary provided weekly by the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia.

The Choshen Ones

Shakespeare wrote in “Hamlet,” “The apparel oft proclaims the man” ...

Kindling an Eternal Light

Last week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, featured the golden calf disaster:

Parshat Ki Tissa: A Different Perspective

For me, the beauty of Jewish scholarly tradition is its emphasis on constantly examining ...

What Are Our Gifts?

This week’s Torah parshah, Terumah, tells about the building of the mishkan, the tabernacle in the wilderness.

Reconsidering the Idea of an Eye for an Eye

"An Eye for an Eye will only make the whole world blind.”

Dispatches From the Field: My Encounter With Moshe and Yitro

I recently had the good fortune to sit down with the esteemed and beloved Moshe ...

What Are the Real Miracles

When asked about the miracles that take place in the Torah ...

The Journey Continues

Early in Parshat Bo, Moses and Pharaoh negotiate a departure ...

Googling God

Even before we met, it would be relatively easy to find out who you are.

Removing Barriers

When God calls Moses into leadership at the burning bush ...